Acting
Gerardo Mejía
EN cinema · 11 credits
Born
16 April 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Also known as Gerardo Ernest Mejia III · Rico Suave
Gerardo Mejía better known as simply Gerardo, is a Latino rapper and singer who later became a recording industry executive, and more recently a youth pastor. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he and his family moved to Glendale, California, when he was 12 years old. Based in Los Angeles, California, Gerardo became known for his bandana, skintight jeans, locking, and shirtless torso. He sometimes refers to himself as the "Latin Elvis", the "LatinFrank Sinatra" or the Latin "Tony Zuzio" or "Joe Rider". He is also an actor, known for Santa Barbara (1984), Colors (1988) and Can't Buy Me Love (1987).
Known for
Filmography
Dead 7
as Lloyd the postman
Loco Love
as Miguel Sanchez
Pauly Shore Is Dead
as Rico Suave
A Million to Juan
as Flaco
Somebody to Love
as Armando
For Our Children
as Self
For the Very First Time
as Cassanova
Colors
as Bird
Winners Take All
as Johnny Rivera
Can't Buy Me Love
as Ricky